Work history

Currently

Event Manager

Produce proposals and pitch for events
Manage events from conception to completion – see portfolio for past events
Client and budget management
Venue and supplier sourcing and management
Completion of payment plans and processing client’s and supplier invoices
Offering of creative entertainment solutions. Talent sourcing and management
On-site event delivery and execution including install and derig

2016

Stage Manager

Oxjam Music Festival

Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

London, UK

Freelance

Managed one of the venues used for the Oxjam Islington take over as part of Oxjam Music Festival
Point of contact for the venue and bands, and contact for the team managing the whole festival
Making sure the day ran to time and as efficiently as possible
Worked alongside the sound technician to ensure bands were set up for performance
Managed a team of volunteers

2016

Trader Manager & Deputy Stage Manager

Arctangent Festival

Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

Bristol, UK

Freelance

Worked alongside the Stage Manager on the festival’s second biggest stage offering support and management in their absence
Assisted with the coordination of the bands and stage, ensuring that each performance began and ended on time, and making sure that each band had all necessary equipment and supplies
Provided management in the general tent area – including overseeing security and staff to provide a safe festival environment
Managed a team of staff to welcome all traders on-site, show them to their spots and get them set up with all necessary information
Oversaw the installation of every trader throughout the festival and acted as the port of call for any issues
Worked alongside the festival organisers setting up the festival on ad-hoc tasks

2016

Event Coordinator

Provide support on various events in different roles, both on-site and during pre-production, filling numerous roles to include show caller, stage manager, artist liaison, event assistant and event manager
Reply to all new enquiries and take event briefs
Support Senior Producers to produce and deliver live events

2016

Studio Manager

Manage day to day running of the office
Organisation of all internal events
Maintain supplier’s database and arrange supplier’s meetings
Work closely alongside the MD and other directors offering support and assisting with company management
Manage company IT and offer technical support
Vetting of CV’s, conducting interviews for interns, writing references and job descriptions
Moved the whole office to a brand new location, transforming a warehouse space in to a fully functioning office

2016

Happiness Manager

Hire it is Wonderland’s ‘little brother’ company that hires out bespoke and inspiring event furniture:
Devising and implementing processes to ensure smooth running of the company from an admin perspective
Assist the Marketing Director with various marketing campaigns including sourcing potential new clients, sending direct emails and working on the company credentials
Create creative proposals for clients and attend client meetings to represent and sell the company
Raising invoices, chasing payments and managing all company admin including company profit and loss
Responding to new enquiries during busy periods and placing orders with the warehouse and coordinating logistics. Working to increase sales and revenue

2015

Event Assistant

Provide ad-hoc event support on various events and in various roles
Provide assistance to the MD and other directors
Provide admin support to all members of the team, including payment plans and contract writing
Manage office supplies and databases

2014

Event Assistant

CCHQ Treasurers and Events

Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

London, UK

Internship

A key part of a 4 person team organising the Summer Party – one of the largest events in the party’s calendar
Communicated and corresponded with guests, donors and advertisers; researched, organised and booked entertainment and catering suppliers; helped produce the 40 page brochure for the evening
Assisted with day to day co-ordination and planning, helped to secure, process and despatch auction prizes and provided general support to the Events team
Present on day ensuring the event ran smoothly
Assisted in 10 Downing Street

2014

Music Coordinator

99.8FM KCC Live

Feb 2014 - May 2014

Liverpool, UK

Freelance

Completed a six-week training scheme with KCC Live, a local Liverpool radio station
Took charge of local music, creating and building relationships with local artists while conducting research on the local music scene
Collected, approved and edited local music using software such as Audacity and Myriad

2014

The Times Final Year Student Interviewer

The Times

Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

Liverpool, UK

Freelance

Conducted a number of interviews for The Times Student Survey in a commission based role

2013

Marketing & Promotions Intern

Bold Management

Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

Liverpool, UK

Internship

Office experience in PR, marketing and promotions

2013

Volunteer Steward

Glastonbury Festival / Oxfam

Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

Glastonbury, United Kingdom

Internship

Gate management and wrist band checking at Glastonbury Festival
Training in crowd management and basic first aid

2014

Co-founder

The Looking Glass Liverpool

Jan 2013 - Sep 2014

Liverpool, UK

Freelance

Founding member and Deputy Editor of The Looking Glass, a website covering the Liverpool music scene
Organised and promoted a monthly night at a bar in Liverpool, showcasing local acts and entertainment.
Managed numerous writers and produced a printed edition, a ‘Fresher’s Guide’ magazine
Conducted numerous interviews with bands and wrote reviews covering the local Liverpool music scene
Created and managed the website and branding elements including logo design